Economic Abuse
Sometimes, it can take time to realize that we, or someone close to us, are in a relationship involving economic abuse. In many cases, the beginning of the relationship seems promising; the courtship phase is often characterized by generosity and grand gestures. However, once the relationship is formalized or after marriage, the dynamics change. Unlike […]
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, violence within the family, in the place that is supposed to feel the safest and most protected, can happen to anyone, regardless of social status, age, gender, or marital status. It can happen to all of us, no matter who we are, where we come from, or how strong we may appear on […]
Embracing Differences in Relationships
We all enter a partnership with a whole world of our own: habits, experiences, fears, needs, and dreams. Sometimes, when the initial excitement wears off, we start to notice the differences: whether in our way of thinking, our pace, or how we express emotions or cope with stress. We are often surprised to discover that […]